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Edward Steelman Obituary
AGE: 79 • Vineland
Edward D. Steelman Jr., 79, lifetime resident of Vineland, New Jersey, went to join his family in heaven June 23, 2015. Veteran teacher with the Vineland Board of Education for 36 years, Mr. Steelman retired after a career that included positions at Rossi School, Cunningham School, Landis Junior High School, and Barse School. Ed was an avid gardener, an enthusiast of British Mysteries and was also a shell and turtle figurine collector. Along with his wife Nancy, they sailed the Chesapeake Bay for seven years. He created many fine miniature oil paintings on silk and had displayed them in the Vineland Library. He then put them in a tiny museum in his home.
Mr. Steelman is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy G. (Whitman) Steelman of Vineland, daughter Sherry Adler of Mission Viejo, California, son, David Steelman of Vineland, daughter Laura Callahan of Spring Lake, New Jersey, and daughter Cynthia Gifford of Woodbridge, Virginia, as well as by his 10 grandchildren.
A church visitation will be held on Friday. June 26, 2015, from 9am to 10am followed by a Memorial Funeral Liturgy at 10 am from Christ The Good Shepherd Parish - Church Of Saint Isidore The Farmer, 1655 Magnolia Road, Vineland, NJ
Final Disposition is private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society, 108 South 7th Street, Vineland, NJ 08360. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Steelman
Gloria Lundberg
June 30, 2015
Nancy and family:
I had the pleasure of working with Ed and Nancy at Rossi School. My condolences to you, Nancy and your family.
Gloria Lundberg
Sherri Fisher Staples
June 29, 2015
RIP Mr. Steelman. You were a great teacher, one whose lessons I still carry with me every day. May God's love and everlasting hope envelope your family at this time.
Rita Mongelli
June 28, 2015
So sorry for your loss. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Dean Inferrera
June 27, 2015
Great Man Great Teacher RIP
Virginia Tamuts
June 25, 2015
Dear Nancy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your good memories be a comfort to you at this time.
Karen Pulman
June 25, 2015
Dear Nancy, So sorry to learn of the passing of your Dear Ed. May your many fond memories sustain you during this difficult time.
Rocky Low
June 25, 2015
my sincerest condolences to you and your family Nancy.....
laura taylor
June 25, 2015
Dear Nancy and family...so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Steelman...I remember him as a kind and loving man...may you find comfort in his memory.
Denise Basens
June 25, 2015
Great memories of Mr. Steelman at Cunningham school. He was an interesting teacher with a fantastic sense of humor. Condolences to his family. Denise D'Orio Basens
Linda & Jerry Errickson
June 25, 2015
Dear Nancy, we will be unable to attend the service on Friday morning, but hope to visit with you very soon at Mom's house.
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Please take comfort knowing that Ed is in a much better place, but he will live with you forever.
June 25, 2015
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at his time and always GOD Bless
Annette Franceschi & family
Ellen Dewaele
June 25, 2015
Dear Steelman Family,
It was with much sadness that I learned of Ed's passing. I taught with him at Cunningham School many years ago. He could always make me laugh. Your many memories of him will sustain you as you face his loss.
Ellen P. Dewaele
anthony giglio
June 24, 2015
I have many memories of Edward and his family, from many years ago.
I grew up on New Almond St and Eddie and his family lived on Melrose st, maybe 4 houses away.
i always looked up to Eddie, and i'm very sorry for your loss and the loss to many others, including muyself.
sincerely
Anthony Giglio
Bruce DIppolito
June 24, 2015
Mr Steelman was my 6th grade teacher at Cunningham school. I remember him as a very good teacher and a very nice guy. RIP Sir.
My condolences to the Steelman family.
Bruce DIppolito
June 24, 2015
Mr. Steelman was my 6th grade teacher at Cunningham school. I remember him as a very good teacher and a real nice guy. RIP Sir
Gary Rubenstein
June 24, 2015
Mr. Steelman was my 6th Grade teacher at Cunningham. He was a delight. Taught us how to play chess! May you be blessed with comfort during this difficult time.
Debbie Kean
June 24, 2015
Nancy & family, so sorry for your loss, although I've never met your husband, I feel I know him through your conversations about him...May he rest in peace...
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